Geography – A Level

A LEVEL · GEOGRAPHY

Connect places. Explain change.

Explore physical and human geography, investigate contemporary global challenges and conduct independent fieldwork.

QUALIFICATION
A Level

EXAM BOARD
Edexcel

DURATION
Two years

ASSESSMENT
80% exams, 20% investigation

Why choose Geography?

Geography connects science, technology, social science and the arts. It develops research, data analysis, problem solving and the ability to understand relationships between people, places and environmental systems.

What you will study

Physical geography
Tectonic hazards, landscape systems, water insecurity, the carbon cycle and energy security.

Human geography
Regenerating places, globalisation, superpowers, health, human rights and intervention.

Synoptic and independent enquiry
Players, attitudes, actions, futures and uncertainties, plus an independent investigation.

Entry requirements

GCSE Geography
Grade 5 or above. Staff will consider the individual merits of students interested in the course.

This course suits you if…

You are interested in the world and how places change.
You enjoy analysis, research and problem solving.
You can connect ideas across physical and human geography.
You are prepared to complete fieldwork and an independent investigation.

How you will be assessed

Component

Content

Weighting

Paper 1

Physical geography; 2 hours 15 minutes

30%

Paper 2

Human geography; 2 hours 15 minutes

30%

Paper 3

Synoptic themes; 2 hours 15 minutes

20%

Coursework

Independent Investigation

20%

Students complete at least four days of fieldwork. The source PDF identifies a three-day Swanage residential and a one-day Regenerating Places visit, with associated costs.

Where Geography can take you

Geography supports diverse degrees and careers connected with people, places, planning and the environment.

Sustainability Planning Surveying Conservation Environmental management Tourism

“For anyone who enjoyed GCSE Geography, has a real interest in the world around them and enjoys analysis, problem solving and independent learning, I would definitely recommend Geography at Park House.”